Guarantees of origin specify the energy source from which electricity is produced. They serve to enable users of electricity to support the production of energy with renewable sources within the definition of the EU directive 2009/28/EC.

Landsvirkjun is involved in various social projects and follows a policy of providing grants to good causes. The company has supported a number of causes, including various charities, cultural and educational projects and sports and leisure activities.

Landsvirkjun has erected it's first wind turbine in an area known as "Hafið" near Búrfell Power Station. Thanks to rapid technological development wind energy is fast becoming a viable option when it comes to environmentally friendly power.

Írafoss Power Station

Írafossstod Power Station

The Írafoss Station harnesses two of the waterfalls, Írafoss and Kistufoss, in the lower part of the River Sog. A dam has been built across the River Sog above Írafoss at virtually the same altitude as the Ljósafoss Station outflow.

The station went on-line in 1953 using two 15.5 MW generating units and was expanded with the addition of a 16.7 MW turbine in 1963.